Wayland Free Public Library lists events

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Mar 20, 2017 at 7:35 PMMar 20, 2017 at 7:35 PM

The Wayland Free Public Library is located at 5 Concord Road. There is free parking adjacent to the library building and in the upper lot. For more information, call 508-358-2311 or emailinfo@waylandlibrary.org.

Adult programs and workshops

Special Public Forums about Proposed Library Project: 7 p.m. March 23 and 10 a.m. March 25. Two public forums will give residents an opportunity to learn more about the proposed library project.

Wayland Reads: Begins in March. The idea of “one book, one city” originated in 1998 with a Seattle librarian named Nancy Pearl. In the years since, such programs have cropped up in cities, towns, schools and colleges across the country and the world. Wayland Reads is thus part of an international effort to create community through literature. New this year, the library has chosen a theme with the option to read a preferred genre. Using the heist at the Isabella Stewart Gardner, participants will explore the science and value of art. Participants will read “The Art Forger” by B.A. Shapiro, “Master Thieves” by Stephen Kurkjian and “Moxie and the Art of Rule Breaking” by Erin Dionne. All three authors will visit the library. See eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/w/waylandpl/ek.cfm for a ful list of events.

“Hidden in Plain Sight” — Arts Wayland Exhibit: through March 25. The creative work of Arts Wayland members will be showcased throughout the main floor of the library in an exhibit titled, “Hidden in Plain Sight.” This program is associated with The Wayland Reads Series of Programs.

Intro to the iPhone and iPad: 2-3 p.m. March 27. Attendees will cover organizing icons, Siri and the microphone, battery life, and other basics. Be sure to bring yours with you.

Earring-Making Workshop: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 1. Ages 14 and older can come and enjoy this workshop. All supplies provided. Sign up online or at the circulation desk.

ESOL Tutor Training Class: Training classes for new ESOL tutors are scheduled for five consecutive Tuesday mornings, March 28 and April 4. If you are interested in participating or have questions, contact Ginny Steel, ESOL program director, at 508-358-7517 or virginia@thesteels.com. All classes are held in The Training Room of the Public Safety Building.

Film Showing: 1-3 p.m. April 7. The film will be "The Thomas Crown Affair."

The Value of Art: 2-3:30 p.m. April 8.

"History and Future of Mainstone Farm": 7:30 to 9 p.m. April 4. A Mainstone Farm journey telling of the farm’s history during one family’s stewardship of nearly 150 years. She will talk about its past, present, and future.

Poetry Workshop: Meets two Thursdays a month to work on writing poetry. The next two meetings will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. April 6 and 20.

March's Database of the Month — Morning Star: Morningstar Investment Research Center provides high-quality investment research on Funds, ETFs, Companies and Industry sector. Morningstar is provided by the Town of Wayland and the Wayland Free Public Library. To see the library’s online resources page, visit http://waylandlibrary.org/services/beyond-books/e-resources/.

April Book Discussions for AdultsThe library runs several adult book groups, and new members are always welcome. For more information about any of the groups, call the library at 508-358-2311.

Armchair Travel Book Club: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. "The Good Shufu: Finding Love, Self and Home on the Far Side of the World," by Tracy Slater.

Clean Eating Cookbook Club: 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 13. Participants will make a recipe from a selected cookbook to share. While enjoying homemade delights, participants will discuss the book, its author, and what each has to offer. "The Complete Vegetarian Cookbook" by America's Test Kitchens will be the book of the month.

Noontime Book Group: noon to 2 p.m. on April 14. "A Man Called Ove" by Fredrik Backman.

Evening Book Group: 7 to 8:30 p.m. April 10. "Please Look After Mom" by Shin Kyung-Sook.

English conversation groupDo you know someone who is learning English? The library’s English conversation group meets two Fridays each month from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The next session will be on March 24.

Needlework and handiwork groupThe needlework group will meet from 10 a.m. to noon on April 5 and May 3. All are welcome.

ExhibitsThe exhibits in the Raytheon Room scheduled for March include artwork from Wayland High School advanced drawing classes. The theme for the exhibition are letters of the alphabet inspired by the book, “The Z was Zapped” by Chris Van Allsburg.

Baby and preschool programs

Sing-along with Jeannie Mack: 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. April 6.

Zumba Kids Jr.: 10:30 to 11 a.m. March 28 for ages 2.5 to 4.

Preschool Parenting Group: 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. April 4. Conversation with other parents and facilitator Dr. Dossie Kahn from Wayland Youth and Family Services.

Storytimes: StoryVine, 10:30 a.m. March 23 and 30 for 2.5 to 5 years; Storytime with a Dog, 10:30 to 11 a.m. April 13.

School-age programs

Lego Club: 3 to 4 p.m. April 5. Children will make creations out of Legos and share them with members of the club. For ages 5 and older.

Make Your Own Masterpiece: 3 to 4:30 p.m. March 22 and 29. Children are invited to make their own artwork in different media. The pieces will be placed in paper frames and hung throughout the library. Children may attend one, two or all three workshops. Librarian Elise Katz will lead these workshops.

Book Buddies: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. April 5. This parent/child book group is for children in grades kindergarten to 2 with a parent/caregiver. April’s book is "Rabbit & Robot: The Sleepover" by Cece Bell. Read the book, enjoy a snack, and make a craft. Copies of the book are available for checkout in the Children’s Room. This program is co-run with the WCPA.

Parent/Child Book Club: 7 p.m. April 12. Book discussion for third- and fourth-graders with a parent. April's book is "The Fake Mustache," by Tom Angleberger.